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re: NCAA rule against Confederate Flag and bids question
Posted on 7/10/15 at 1:37 pm to weagle99
Posted on 7/10/15 at 1:37 pm to weagle99
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Don't understand the reference to "heritage" as this flag was the battle flag of Northern VA. The only thing it has to do with Alabama's heritage is to glorify the KKK and segregation
100% correct
What's commonly known as the "confederate flag" was popularized in the 1960s, and was flown as a stance against de-segregation.
It's way more related to racism and bigotry than it is relevant to the civil war/cultural heritage.
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Posted on 7/10/15 at 2:05 pm to Tennessee Jed
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What's commonly known as the "confederate flag" was popularized in the 1960s, and was flown as a stance against de-segregation.
I don't even know where to begin.
The Battle Flag started reappearing in the South after locals 'won' the Reconstruction effort. There were regular gatherings of veterans and descendants to commemorate the war. Most white Southerners only recognized Confederate Memorial Day until the World Wars.
Speaking of which, Southern American troops were given Battle Flags in WWII. In fact, the Battle Flag was hoisted over Iwo Jima.
The 1960's coincided with the 100 year anniversary of the War and was the impetus for the flag being raised in SC. I am not aware of any records that exist saying otherwise, although modern day anti-flag people make all sorts of inferences.
Not that any of this matters to those that are bleating 'hate.' Your hashtags are locked in.
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